John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16763 · Jul 28, 2016 · John Deere
240
units affected
240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16763
- Date
- Jul 28, 2016
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 240
- Product
- Utility vehicles
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves John Deere High-Performance Gator™ RSX860i TB and RSX860i TE utility vehicles manufactured in June 2016 with serial numbers beginning with 1M0860T. The recalled utility vehicles are four-wheel with side-by-side seating for two people and have a green hood and yellow rims. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The model number is printed on the hood and John Deere is printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the machine above the hitch.
What can happen
The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $12,300 and $14,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.
What is the hazard?
The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.